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s • • COUNCIL MINUTES JUNE 22, 1998 FINANCE DEPARTMENT REPORT, MARY VASKE Consideration of Resolution No. 98 - 101, Adopting 1999 Budget Schedule Per the City Charter - Ms. Vaske explained that Section 7.04, Subdivision 1, of the City Charter reads that a Budget calendar must be adopted by resolution. She referred to a schedule that outlines the dates for various steps in the budget process. The Truth in Taxation dates will not be available until later in the Fall, as they are dependent on other jurisdictions (Anoka County, Schools, etc.) Ms. Vaske noted on that August 6, 1998, the City Council will spend the entire day listening to budget presentations from each department. She asked the Council to check their calendars for availability on that day. Council Member Dahl moved to approve Resolution No. 98 - 101, as presented. Council Member Lyden seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. Mayor Sullivan asked Ms. Vaske to make sure Mr. Paul Montain, Charter Commission Chairman, receives a copy of the Budget Schedule. Resolution No. 98 - 101 can be found at the end of these minutes. ADMINISTRATION DEPARTMENT REPORT, DAN TESCH Consideration of Resolution No. 98 - 96, Adoption of Expense Reimbursement Policy - Mr. Tesch stated he is requesting that City update the Expense Reimbursement Policy. He noted the major difference is the increase of the per diem by $15, and generally cleans up the policy in terms of advances and returning excess funds to the City in a timely manner. Mayor Sullivan suggested several changes. Regarding Meals, "suggested" should be removed. She asked if the expense form requires supervisor approval and receipts. Mr. Tesch indicated that it does. She stated that the City Administrator expenses should be subject to Council approval. Council Member Lyden moved to adopt Resolution No. 98 - 96, with the above additions. Council Member Dahl seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. Resolution No. 98 - 96 can be found at the end of these minutes. Consideration of Resolution No. 98 - 97, Code of Conduct - Mr. Tesch referred to the Code of Conduct, which can be found in Chapter 214 of the City Code. He stated that he believes this Code should be added to the Personnel Policy (as Section 8.01) as it relates directly to employees, and most employees do not read the City Code on a regular basis. Each new employee will be required to read the Code of Conduct and sign a statement of acknowledgment. Current employees will be required to sign an acknowledgment at their midterm review.